Black Bear Sports Group to Reopen Wings West Ice Facility, Preserving Local Ice Sports Hub for Kalamazoo Community

An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group is taking over operation of Wings West Ice Facility in Kalamazoo, with plans to address the refrigeration system failure that forced its closure on September 12, 2025. The transition ensures hundreds of local athletes and families will have continued access to the ice, with repairs and upgrades underway ahead of a reopening for the 2026–27 season.
An affiliate of Black Bear Sports Group is taking over operation of Wings West Ice Facility in Kalamazoo, with plans to address the refrigeration system failure that forced its closure on September 12, 2025. The transition ensures hundreds of local athletes and families will have continued access to the ice, with repairs and upgrades underway ahead of a reopening for the 2026–27 season.